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Campus SAAM Events 2022

Many Sexual Assault Awareness Month (SAAM) events address sensitive matters related to sexual and relationship violence.

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#uarkSAAM2022

April 1st
Sexual Assault Awareness Day (Union Mall, 2-4PM)  – resources tables (Sponsored by ASG)

Furst Friday (Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center [SRVC], GACS 113, 3-5PM)  – before starting the weekend, come spend some time with the therapy dogs and de-stress, learn of upcoming SAAM events, and get to know the SRVC staff (Sponsored by SRVC in partnership with Love on a Leash)

April 5th
Title IX TEAL Tuesday (ARKU Info Table, 10AM-2PM)  – Title IX cordially invites students to please stop by its information table in the Arkansas Union to enter a drawing for student prize giveaways and learn about its services. (Sponsored by Title IX)

National Day of Action  – The first Tuesday of every April is SAAM Day of Action. The Day of Action is an opportunity to start off the month with highly visible and coordinated actions. Wear Teal on the Day of Action. Title IX is encouraging the campus community to show its support for SAAM by wearing teal, the color of sexual violence prevention. (Sponsored by Title IX)

National Day of Action Turns to “Campus Week of Action”  – Sexual violence is often a part of domestic violence. This year, the Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center (SRVC) is turning the National Day of Action into a Campus Week of Action (April 5-12). We invite the campus community to take action by helping us collect much needed toiletry items to be donated to a local domestic violence shelter known as Peace at Home. Donated items may be dropped off at the SRVC  Monday-Friday, 8AM-5PM during April 5-12. Please see list below of needed items. (Sponsored by SRVC)

     Needed donations include:

    • Baby/Children’s Products (shampoos, de-tangling spray, brushes, bows, diaper rash cream);
    • Adult Shampoo, Conditioner, Body Wash (full sized bottles only, please);
    • Products for curly and coily hair;
    • Hair styling products (hair spray, mousse, etc.)
    • Makeup (for all skin tones)

April 6th
Cover the Cruiser (Union Mall, 11AM-2PM)  – Help us kick off Sexual Assault Awareness month and cover the police cruiser with pledges of support for survivors and speaking out against sexual violence. Outreach tables, button making, and more. We can’t wait to see you and share all of the upcoming #uarkSAAM2022 events to come. (Sponsored by SRVC and its  RESPECT peer education program with Title IX, UAPD, Student Conduct and Standards, and U of A Cares)

April 7th
TEAL Coffee Chat (GACS 113 Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center, 2-4PM)  – As part of an ongoing series, this Coffee Chat will focus on “togetherness” and addressing sexual violence within diverse communities. Come have a cup of coffee or tea and join the conversation. (Sponsored by SRVC with The Lavender Society) 

April 11th
Consent Culture (ARKU Ballroom 5-6:30PM)  – a focused discussion about consent culture with fraternity men (Sponsored by SRVC’s RESPECT peer education program and Theta Chi)

April 12th
Title IX TEAL Tuesday “Brunch with Title IX” (ARKU 512-514, 11AM-1PM)  – come learn more about Title IX with the Title IX staff. Please register for Brunch at Title IX here: https://uark.qualtrics.com/jfe/form/SV_4GT7bBh1QX6ucCO. (Sponsored by Title IX)

“The Bystander Moment” Film Premier (PWHC Pat Walker Health Center Classrooms, 6-8PM)  – the latest featured film by renowned anti-violence educator Jackson Katz will be premiered on campus. The film “The Bystander Moment – Transforming Rape Culture at its Roots” explores the role played by bystanders (especially friends, teammates, classmates, and co-workers) in perpetuating sexual harassment and other forms of sexual violence. We welcome you to come and think about bystander intervention in a way that many do not consider. Discussion will follow with SRVC staff, RESPECT peer educators, and graduate student researcher Eric Schisler. (Sponsored by SRVC)

April 13th
TEAL Coffee Chat (GACS 113 Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center, 11AM-12PM)  – As part of an ongoing series, this Coffee Chat will focus on “empowerment” through discussion with Eric Schisler, a graduate student researching bystander intervention within gyms. Join us for conversation and coffee or tea while talking about what bystanders can do when witnessing sexual harassment within a gym setting as well as other settings. (Sponsored by SRVC with guest conversationalist Eric Schisler) 

Virtual RAINN Day Panel (3-4PM via Zoom) – Every 68 seconds, a person is sexually assaulted. Title IX Presents a Virtual RAINN Day Panel. Title IX will be hosting a Virtual RAINN Day Panel, on RAINN Day, Wednesday, April 13, 2022, 3p-4p. This panel will be comprised of two sexual assault survivors from the RAINN Speakers Bureau. This panel is a part of our initiative to increase sexual assault awareness both during Sexual Assault Awareness Month and year-round. What is RAINN Day? RAINN Day, April 13, 2022, is an opportunity for college students to demonstrate to their peers that they are an ally in the fight against sexual violence by utilizing materials and information from RAINN, the nation’s largest anti-sexual violence organization. How? Each year, college students participate on campus and online by hosting events to educate peers, provide resources, and raise awareness on social media. Please register in advance for this webinar: https://uark.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_prxdlDLHQJCDj92sx4sdfA (Sponsored by Title IX)

Red Flags, Green Flags (PWHC Pat Walker Health Center Classrooms, 6-8PM)  – learn about healthy relationships and “red flags” of potentially unhealthy and harmful relationships. This interactive presentation is for students by students. (Sponsored by SRVC’s RESPECT peer education program)

April 14th
Moon Salute (Old Main Lawn, begins at 9PM)  – A moon salutation helps calm the nervous system and prepare the body for rest. Join Dr. Ed Mink for a group moon salute on the lawn of Old Main as a calming exercise in the midst of a month of awareness dedicated toward sexual violence.  Please bring your own mat (or towel if you do not have a mat). (Sponsored by Pat Walker Health Center Wellness and Health Promotion) 

April 18th
TEAL Coffee Chat (GACS 113 Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center, 11AM-12PM)  – As part of an ongoing series, this Coffee Chat will focus on “advocacy” through conversation with Legal Aid attorney Lindsey Schmeidler who will address victims’ legal rights.  We are happy to have Ms. Schmeidler join us in this capacity for a Coffee Chat. Weekly, the Sexual and Relationship Violence Center and Legal Aid of Arkansas provide an onsite Legal and Victim Advocacy Service every Thursday from 1-4 at the SRVC.  (Sponsored by SRVC with guest conversationalist Lindsey Schmeidler of Legal Aid of Arkansas) 

April 19th
Title IX TEAL Tuesday “Coloring with Title IX” (ARKU Information Table, 10AM-2PM)  The National Sexual Violence Resource Center (NSVRC) has, among their SAAM graphics, coloring pages. Title IX encourages the campus community to stop by and grab a coloring kit, which consists of four (4) NSVRC #SAAM Coloring Pages and crayons, to occupy some free time, engage your artistic side, practice self-care, and/or engage with others in observance of #SAAM. Consider it a small measure of self-care, with a big dose of messaging. (Sponsored by Title IX)

April 21st
20th Annual Take Back the Night (Greek Theater, beginning at 7PM)  – This year marks the 20th anniversary of the annual Take Back the Night. Prior to RESPECT vowing to provide Take Back the Night each year, TBTN events were sporadically held in the area. After a period of TBTN events not being held, RESPECT decided to bring the event back on an annual basis. TBTN fosters a community of care within a trauma-informed, supportive environment. A proclamation from the City of Fayetteville, featured guest speakers, a Speak Out, and more will occur during this empowering event open to all of Northwest Arkansas.  (Sponsored by SRVC and its RESPECT peer education program)

April 25th
TEAL Coffee Chat (GACS 113 Campus Sexual and Relationship Violence Center, 11AM-12PM)  – As part of an ongoing series, this Coffee Chat will focus on “learning” of the history of a global phenomenon known as “What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Installation”. The exhibit was created at the University of Arkansas and first displayed on campus in 2014.  Since then, hundreds of exhibits have been displayed around the world and translated into many languages. Dr. Mary A. Wyandt-Hiebert, co-creator of “What Were You Wearing” will share its history and significance through a question and answer conversation of tea (and coffee of course).   (Sponsored by SRVC with guest conversationalist Dr. Mary A. Wyandt-Hiebert, exhibit co-creator and SRVC director) 

April 25th-28th
What Were You Wearing? Survivor Art Installation (on display daily in the ARKU Flag Room…aka. Connections Lounge) – The impactful exhibit that brings striking truth to debunking the popular myth surrounding clothing and sexual assault. The exhibit was created by staff of the Sexual and Relationship Violence Center and first displayed on campus in April 2014. Just a few short years later, the campus exhibit has become a world phenomenon. Visit What Were You Wearing while on display and come on April 27th for Denim Day that will be help in conjunction with it.  (Sponsored by SRVC and its RESPECT Peer Education Program)

April 26th
Title IX TEAL Tuesday “Resource Fair” (ARKU 512-514, 10AM-4PM)  – Title IX will be hosting a Resource Fair for members of the campus community. This event, which will take place in a tabling format, will consist of resources from Equal Opportunity, Compliance & Title IX; Arkansas Employee Assistance Program; Sexual and Relationship Violence Center (SRVC); NWA Center for Sexual Assault; and U of A Cares. (Sponsored by Title IX)

April 27th
Denim Day (ARKU Flag Room/Connections Lounge, 11AM-2PM) – Denim Day is a campaign held internationally every April in honor of Sexual Assault Awareness Month.  As noted on the Peace Over Violence website: “The campaign began after a ruling by the Italian Supreme Court where a rape conviction was overturned because the justices felt that since the victim was wearing tight jeans she must have helped the person who raped her remove her jeans, thereby implying consent. The following day, the women in the Italian Parliament came to work wearing jeans in solidarity with the victim. Peace Over Violence developed the Denim Day campaign in response to this case and the activism surrounding it.” This year, April 27th marks Denim Day around the globe. Come by the Union Mall (rain location is inside the ARKU Flag Room next to the What Were You Wearing? Survivors Art Installation) and join us in solidarity to speak against sexual violence. And of course, deck yourself out in denim on this day. (Sponsored by SRVC, RESPECT peer education program, and Title IX)

throughout the entire month of April
Library Display (Mullins Library) – The Office of Title IX has partnered with the University Libraries to display resources related to Sexual Assault Awareness Month. A physical display of materials is available on the lobby level of Mullins Library, and Libraries personnel have also created a Title IX Research Guide that highlights both physical and virtual materials. (Sponsored by Title IX and University Libraries)